Silvestre
A place surrounded with the fog as their shield and strength, the Valenians reside just off the mainland, nestled between two mountain ranges flanking their east and west. They lay claim to the temperate forest and all its mountains, which stretches all the way to the rock-laden shoreside at their north. To the south, the two mountain ranges diverge and form a rocky passage, thought to be sealed off by the fog because of its notorious nature for being a falling hazard for jagged rocks and boulders. The forest itself is referred to as “Silvestre” because of the silver-lining of fog lingering and weaving amongst the trees, almost as if protecting its inhabitants from prying eyes. It is a place bursting with rich, youthful abundance in wildlife, gentle sunlight and soft breeze. A place with the blessing of the fog.
Landmarks
Alta
✦ A training ground reserved for the Skywatchers. Any potential Skywatcher recruit starts their training at the Alta. The high altitude and limited oxygen forces cats to adapt, pushing them to their physical and emotional limits. The training ground is in a secluded area, peppered with jagged rocks and sudden drops. A thicket of trees border one of the edges. The wind is known to be exceptionally strong here, capable of knocking any unsuspecting cat off their feet.
Silverloch
✦ A sanctuary to find peace amidst the demands of clan life. An hour away from camp, the location features soft grass and a pool of still water, surrounded by ever thickening presence of the fog. A place of meditation and contemplation, it is considered sacred in the eyes of the Valens because of the fog’s strong presence. Many cats refer to it as a ‘bridge between heaven and earth’. It is a place for those who seek advice, answers and comfort. A place of dreams, visions, prophecies and guidance.
Primis
✦ The first training ground all kits must demonstrate proficiency in, before even being considered for apprenticeship. Best described as an obstacle course of scattered logs, mangled tree roots and sharp rocks. There are many hidden components to this course and adult warriors often change up the course after each batch of kits moves to apprenticeship.
Vorago
✦ A chasm bordering the eastern mountains of Silvestre, stretching about three hundred feet in length. The wind rarely blows here, making the area eerily silent. Although the fog is generally thin here, on some nights it spins into a dense cloud making it near impossible to discern where the chasm starts and ends. Regarded as cursed, it is believed to be where the dark desires of the soul and mind are revealed. The area serves mainly as a burial site.
Cadivus
✦ A pathway to the outside world. It is thought to be a forbidden passage, sealed off by the fog. For generations, no cat has ever ventured past the Cadivus because of the likelihood of being crushed by fallen rocks. Even then, it is said that only a member of the Skywatcher would be able to successfully pass through.